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You will find many beautiful beaches and coves in Aberdeenshire.  Balmedie, just north of Aberdeen, has  a particularly long and wide beach of clean golden sand, bordered by grassy dunes.  It's part of the Balmedie Beach and Country Park which has been developed to provide additional amenities for visitors.  There is free parking, toilets, wooden walkways across the sands and streams, picnic areas with barbecues, and a swing park with a fishing theme for children.

The local people use the beach more than anyone for walks or jogging in the fresh air. The dunes are wonderful places for finding a sunny and sheltered spot to read in, or sunbathe on a good day, or for games of hide and seek.

There are a couple of barbecues ready for you to cook your steaks and burgers.  Remember to bring your own charcoal.

Beautiful wild flowers grow on the beach in the summer.  With so much space you can reserve your own private section.

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